Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s premium Strong Hybrid UV, INVICTO, has earned a top 5-star safety rating from the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). This premium three-row Strong Hybrid UV is designed with strong structural integrity and advanced safety features, emphasizing customer protection through a comprehensive array of both active and passive safety measures as part of the NEXA Safety Shield. Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, remarked on this achievement, stating, “Safety has always been a core element of Maruti Suzuki’s product philosophy. We are proud to have received the esteemed 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP for our premium Strong Hybrid UV, INVICTO.
Bharat NCAP has introduced world-class testing protocols in India, enabling customers to make informed decisions.” He also noted that Maruti Suzuki provides 6 airbags as standard across 15 models in 157 variants, including entry-level models like Alto K10 and Celerio, hatchbacks such as Wagon R, Swift, Baleno, SUVs like Brezza, VICTORIS, Grand Vitara, Jimny, FRONX, and other models including Dzire, XL6, Ertiga, Eeco PV, and INVICTO. Through the NEXA Safety Shield and ARENA Safety Shield initiatives, the company has standardized advanced safety features throughout its vehicle lineup, integrating comfort and innovation for its customers.
Key safety highlights of INVICTO include 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain), Suzuki Connect with advanced features and eCall functionality, front and rear disc brakes, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, ABS with EBD, ESP with Hill Hold Assist, 3-point ELR seatbelts, Isofix child seat anchorage, a 360-degree view camera with dynamic guidelines, and safety measures for frontal offset impact, side impact, and pedestrian impact.